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STRIKING KNOWLEDGE TO CADETS WITHIN THE 49ER BATTALION
THE ARETÉ NEWS ISSUE: 03
NOV 2011
In This Issue:
The New Army APFT 1
ASBP Blood Drive 2 Q and A with CDT Goold
About the ASBP
Organization Update 3 Ranger CO Competes
Pictures from this year’s event
Fall FTX at FT Jackson 4 FTX Recap with CDT Acosta
Fall FTX action shots
Upcoming Events 5 APFT Studs (October 2011)
PT Information
Around the Battalion 6 Intramural Sports Registration
Flag Football Update
Ask a MS IV
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The first to the PT test since its inception in 1980 —
stem from a nearly yearlong effort by Lt. Gen. Mark
Hertling, deputy commanding general for initial military
training, and Frank Palkoska, director of the Army
Physical Fitness School. He and a team of 16 fitness and
nutrition experts have built a new test centered on five
events:
• 60-yard shuttle run
• 1-minute rower
• Standing long jump
• 1-minute push-up
• 1½-mile run
Since 1980, the U.S. Army has assessed physical
aptitude through the Army Physical Fitness Test, or APFT.
Commonly known as the "PT Test," Soldiers are required to
complete three events: two-minutes of push-ups, two-
minutes of sit-ups, and a two-mile run.
"The goal is to align the training and the tests with
tasks that Soldiers have to perform on the battlefield so
that the commander has a better tool to measure
preparedness and can guide training for the unit," said
Palkoska.
Following the establishment of standards and a
thorough review, likely lasting through the summer, the
tests can then be approved for Army-wide execution.
Implementing the new tests is the final step in the Soldier
Athlete initiative to better prepare Soldiers for strenuous
training and the challenges of full-spectrum operations.
The New Army APFT:
Proudly brought to you by:
Scabbard & Blade
Question and answer
With Cadet Goold of Scabbard & Blade:
Q: Who is putting on the Blood drive? A: The local chapter of the National Society of Scabbard and Blade, a collegiate military honor society, at UNCC is hosting the Armed Services Blood Program for the blood drive, a organization within the Department of Defense that collects and distributes donated blood to service members and families who are in need of it because of injuries or illnesses.
Q: How is this company different from the Red Cross? A: ASBP differentiates from the Red Cross in that it is a DoD affiliate that collects the blood and goes directly to our service members deployed or stateside, and those in need.
Q: When and where is this event going to located? A: The Scabbard & Blade hosted ASBP blood drive will be held at Memorial hall on the 18th of November from 1000 until 1800.
Q: What is your goal for the event? A: We have not set an exact goal amount but it is our intent to get as many donations as possible, wishfully thinking to the point in which they cannot store anymore or run out of room.
49ER BN’S BLOOD DRIVE FOR TROOPS:
About ASBP:
The Armed Services
Blood Program (ASBP) plays
a key role in providing
quality blood products for
Service members and their
families in both peace and
war. As a joint operation
among the military services
(Army, Navy, Air Force), the
ASBP has many components
working together to collect,
process, store, distribute, and
transfuse blood worldwide.
Since its inception over
50 years ago, the ASBP has
collected nearly 5,000,000
units of blood to support
United States military
members.
C/CPT Goold is the Commander of the
Scabbard & Blade Organization
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Save a Life…
GIVE BLOOD
Ranger Challenge Competition:
Many in the 49er BN never saw the
Ranger Company as they gave up 3 hours
out of their day to prepare for the event
held at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa.
Called the most demanding intercollegiate
contact in the country, ROTC members
team up by school to match stamina,
determination, and military skills.
Ranger Challenge is a grueling, non-
stop competition nick named “Fifteen
hours of Pain” designed to provide the
ultimate physical and mental challenge to
our cadets. UNC Charlotte’s 10-person
team met with other Army ROTC
Departments across the Mid-West. These
finalists truly represent the best Army
ROTC has to offer with an average PT
score of 310.
Our 49er Ranger Company participated
in this and gave a valiant effort to
compete in some of the following skills:
Orienteering
Army Physical Fitness Test
One-Rope Bridge
Hand Grenade Assault Course
Rifle Qualification
Weapon Assembly/Disassembly
Patrolling
10K Road March
“The Warrior Spirit”- That’s what
Ranger Challenge is all about.” Teams
leave Ranger Challenge with strong
bonds, sharp skills, and a definite feeling
of pride and accomplishment.
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The WARRIOR SPIRIT…
What Ranger Challenge is all about ― ‖
This past weekend at the
FTX was informative and
my STO was very
knowledgeable about
lanes. He took every
moment to teach us
quality information that he
learned from his LDAC
experiences. I can speak
for the MS III class by
saying we feel more
confident about briefing
an OPORD and carrying
out a STX lane. I was also
very appreciative of the
hot chow considering the
inclement weather. Best
FTX by far in my 3 years
here. Good to go!?
FTX Recap
With CDT Acosta
Fall FTX at Fort Jackson
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CDT Acosta is now
completing his 3rd
year with the 49er
BN
.
November
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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1 2 3
BDE Nurse ---
Visit
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Winthrop
Preview Day
Crazy Mudder
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7 8
9 10 11 12
13
Panther’s
Game
14
15
APFT
(MS I,II, III’s)
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APFT
(MS IV’s)
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ASBP
Blood
Drive
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Lab 3
UNCC
Explore
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APFT Studs as of October 2011:
MSI: Lambert (286) and Weaver (281)
MSII: Nylund (286) and Lundy (285)
MSIII: Murray (313) and Hartsell (313)
MSIV: Ferguson (332) and Young (286)
Calendar Legend:
Mandatory Training Event
Ranger Challenge Event
Pershing Rifles Event
Fundraiser Event
Misc Event
Physical Training Schedule: Required PT- Monday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Remedial PT- Tuesdays and Fridays Formation will be at 0545 in the grass by the Belk Gym until further notice. *If you can’t make a day of PT notify your class instructor 12 hours ahead of time
**If you’re broken show your profile to
COC 12 hours before the next PT session
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Ask a MS IV Question and Answer with Cadet Hiegel
Q: How does the 49er training compare to the LDAC
assessments?
A: The 49er BN’s pre-LDAC training has been very
extensive, efficient, and effective. All together, it has
prepared us well, but it’s on you to go the extra step.
Q: What extra step would you say is needed?
A: Going the extra mile includes being able to brief a comprehensive STX/Patrolling OPORD, willing to
conduct physical training on your own time, and practice land navigation with respect to knowing and
trusting your pace count. Also, everything that you
ever need to know to receive that ‘S’ is written in the TACSOC, it is your job to know this inside and out.
You shouldn’t settle for the ‘S,’ if you want that ‘E’ then these extra steps will help.
Q: What was your favorite part of LDAC?
A: CULP or Culture awareness day was definitely a
fun day. Here we learned about the cultures of the people who live in Atropia. It was interesting to learn
about a different culture and how they carry out their
everyday life.
Cadet Hiegel is now entering his
MS IV year as PAO underneath the S6 after completing LDAC
this past summer.
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Registration Dates:
Middle School Games 11/7 – 11/14
5v5 Basketball 12/12 – 1/9
XTREME Dodge ball 12/12 – 1/9
*To register, sign up at the intramural sports page at
http://recservices.uncc.edu/intramurals_registration.htm
Flag Football:
The 49er BN’s football team displays
determination as they show up and complete
every game. Still looking for their first win,
they play at 2100 every Sunday at the new
intramural fields.
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Cadets dress in their best costume for Halloween PT
CDT Van Buren is the director
of Intramural Sports:
[email protected] (703) 593-4059